Properties of Water

Front

What is the term for a substance that is dissolved in a solution?

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Solute

Front

What property of water allows it to resist changes in temperature?

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High heat capacity

Front

How many hydrogen bonds can one water molecule form?

Back

4

Front

What do we call a molecule that has an opposite electrical charge on each end?

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Polar molecule

Front

What property of water is demonstrated by its ability to stick to other substances?

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Adhesion

Front

What is the term for the attraction between water molecules?

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Cohesion

Front

What is the term for a mixture where one substance is evenly distributed within another?

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Solution

Front

What is the significance of water being a versatile solvent?

Back

It can dissolve many substances, facilitating chemical reactions.

Front

What is polarity in the context of water molecules?

Back

Water has a partial positive charge on one end and a partial negative charge on the other.

Front

How does water's high heat capacity benefit aquatic life?

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It helps maintain stable temperatures in aquatic environments.